25/26 January Transfer Window (20 Viewers)

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fernandopartridge

fernandopartridge

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CCFCSteve said:
He’s a far better footballer than people give him credit for. Can put in some great long passes, did one to EMC v blues first half and showed good touches and finishes recently

Still needs to get involved more/take games by the scruff of the neck for me
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Yes I'd like to see him being more demanding. Rudi has had a lot of criticism recently but you can't deny he constantly wants to try and get on the ball.
 
Mucca Mad Boys

Mucca Mad Boys

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skybluebristol said:
Seems to be not a popular opinion on here at the moment but I don't think we really need to be targeting players who are going to make the starting 11 better. The main core of the squad have shown that they're by far the best in the division. The problems have only come because the lack of depth has been exposed over the past few weeks with the xmas schedule, flu, injuries and suspensions. I don't think we need to be looking at statement signings or anything like that. Rather, we need a number of rotational players who can come in, give the main 11 a break without there being too much of a drop off when the starters aren't in the side.

If we can get those players in, the main core rested and ready to go for the second half of the season, we'll be absolutely fine. Then we can invest for the appropriate league come summer.
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All you have to do is compare our squad to the teams around us and they all have more depth.

It’s not just depth that we need though. If you’ve got Sakamoto, Rudoni, Wright and Torp who have had a few games with no goal involvements… you need to be to replace them in the starting 11 without a massive drop off in quality.

Esse is a signing that’s a statement and he’ll 100% start in our team. Presumably at RW but he’s played across that forward line. YMK is more a rotational piece likely to start if there’s injuries/suspensions and to make an impact off the bench.

Sakamoto and Haji in particular really aren’t pulling their weight at the moment in terms of goal contributions. You could group Rudoni here if we’re harsh but I’m inclined to be more charitable given that he was rushed back from injury and his shoulder is still an issue.
 
Ccfcisparks

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Mr Panda said:
O'Nien from a purely footballing perspective wouldn't be my pick. But if you've got senior professionals swiping out and getting red cards at 3-2 down then there's the argument you need a leadership option off the bench see things through.

It's all about having different options for different scenarios on the bench to get this done
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Yes what better to replace petulant players who get silly sendings off with another petulant player who gets silly sendings off, who isnt as good
 
skybluegod

skybluegod

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CovLad94 said:
Any more on the Irish lads who you said were coming into the 21s squad?
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Not been told tbh mate, not sure if it's a January or summer job also not sure if they are likely to be announced or just will turn up.

One name given was Noonan at Shamrock Rovers but this was 3 months ago now, my record is shit as is so I won't be committing to this one 😂

In other news I'd be surprised if Manneh signs for Birmingham now based on the reason we pulled out, i won't share the reason but it would surprise me if Birmingham risk it is what I will say!
 
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Mr Panda said:
O'Nien from a purely footballing perspective wouldn't be my pick. But if you've got senior professionals swiping out and getting red cards at 3-2 down then there's the argument you need a leadership option off the bench see things through.

It's all about having different options for different scenarios on the bench to get this done
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In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:


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Brighton Sky Blue

Brighton Sky Blue

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skybluegod said:
Not been told tbh mate, not sure if it's a January or summer job also not sure if they are likely to be announced or just will turn up.

One name given was Noonan at Shamrock Rovers but this was 3 months ago now, my record is shit as is so I won't be committing to this one 😂

In other news I'd be surprised if Manneh signs for Birmingham now based on the reason we pulled out, i won't share the reason but it would surprise me if Birmingham risk it is what I will say!
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Asking for too much Manneh?
 
Mr Panda

Mr Panda

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PVA said:
In his last appearance he literally came off the bench in the 92nd minute and got sent off in the 95th minute for this:


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One's a red because he isn't up to speed with the premier league, the others lashing out needlessly - no comparison!
 
StrettoBoy

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AFCCOVENTRY said:
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I will be sorry to see Bidwell go, as he has been a solid and reliable player for us and it was useful that he could play CB as well as LB. Sadly though he is no longer quick enough for the way we play.

Brau is better suited to us but there are still question marks as to whether he is good enough, certainly defensively.

I won't complain if we get in another good quality LB, although O'Nien's versatility could be handy.
 
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